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Scottish pig producers are benefitting from the usual seasonal increase in prime pig prices. However, despite rising 2.5% over the past month, the current price is still 11 p/kg dwt lower than last year.  

With forecasters predicting the hottest June on record, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is helping high street butchers make the most of barbecue season with the launch of a new guide for their customers.

The new publication, ‘BBQ Ready – A Guide to Summer Eating’, is packed with tantalising recipes using the best Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork cuts. It has been issued to Scotch Butchers Club members across the UK and also highlights ideas for cooking outdoors this summer.

To celebrate World Environment Day (June 5^th 2018), Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a video which celebrates the Scottish livestock industry’s positive sustainability credentials.

Jim McLaren, chairman of Quality Meat Scotland which promotes the Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork brands, said Scottish livestock farmers have a huge amount to be proud of in their role as sustainable food producers.